Sage, a Miniature Poodle from Houston, Texas, wins the Best in Show group during the Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, on May 14, 2024. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images

Sage the miniature poodle has been named Best in Show at the 148th edition of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York on Tuesday.

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The Best in Show winner at the 148th <a href="">@WKCDOGS</a> Show is Sage the Miniature Poodle! 🏆🐩 <a href="">

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Sage the Miniature Poodle wins <a href="">#WestminsterDogShow</a> Best in Show! 🏆 <a href="">

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Sage wisdom from the Miniature Poodle, your 148th Westminster Best in Show! <a href="">#WestminsterDogShow</a> <a href="">

Mercedes the German shepherd, a four-year-old from Bethesda, Maryland, took Reserve Best in Show.

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The Reserve Best in Show winner is Mercedes the German Shepherd! <a href="">

Sage is a three-year-old from Houston, Texas, owned by Cathy Gauche and handled by Kaz Hosaka.

This marks the first time since 2002 that a miniature poodle won Best in Show (Surrey Spice Girl). Hosaka also served as handler for that winner.

Hosaka, who was participating in his 45th (and final) Westminster Dog Show, spoke afterward.

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"No words. I am so happy."<br><br>Breeder and handler Kaz Hosaka wins Best in Show in his 45th and final Westminster Show with Sage the Miniature Poodle 🏆❤️<a href="">@WKCDOGS</a> x <a href="">@JamieLittleTV</a> <a href="">

Sage bested six other finalists. Here's a look at all of them.

Hound Group: Louis (Afghan Hound)

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Louis the Afghan Hound is the 2024 <a href="">@WKCDOGS</a> Hound Group Winner! 👏 <a href="">

Toy Group: Comet (Shih Tzu)

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Comet the Shih Tzu takes the Toy Group title! 🎀 <a href="">

Non-Sporting Group: Sage (Miniature Poodle)

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Sage the Miniature Poodle wins the 2024 <a href="">@WKCDOGS</a> Non-Sporting Group! 🙌 <a href="">

Herding Group: Mercedes (German Shepherd)

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Mercedes the German Shepherd wins the Herding Group! 🤩 <a href="">

Sporting Group: Micha (Black Cocker Spaniel)

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Micha the Cocker Spaniel wins the Sporting Group! 🙌 <a href="">

Working Group: Monty (Giant Schnauzer)

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Monty with the back-to-back Working Group win! 🔁 <a href="">#WestminsterDogShow</a> <a href="">

Terrier Group: Frankie (Colored Bull Terrier)

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Frankie the Colored Bull Terrier wins the Terrier Group at the <a href="">#WestminsterDogShow</a>! <a href="">

Sage's win marks the 11th time a poodle has won Best in Show, per Jennifer Peltz of the Associated Press. Only wire fox terriers have won more often.